If you missed Catalyst on ABC Television last night, there were two excellent reports that are well worth taking the time to watch.
This investigation of the prostate cancer screening debate was much more helpful than the sort of media coverage that we so often see of this fraught issue (and which I’ve been guilty of myself).
Rather than simply juxtaposing the competing views of experts who either advocate or question screening, the reporter carefully investigated some of the complexities involved, and the many issues that men need to consider and weigh up. A certain male rather close to me found the report far more helpful than anything else he’s come across to date (including anything I’ve written, sigh).
And this report about the fallibility of medical tests should also be essential viewing – especially for those Croakey readers of a certain age who may be wondering about blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and other such tests.
And if you’ve ever wondered what Dr Norman Swan (the presenter of Radio National’s Health Report) looks like in a singlet, here’s your chance…
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I’ve been battling this cancer for 17 years and this programme confirmed we need a better screening test.
Mention should have been made of pelvic floor exercises for men prior to surgery–may not help later
incontinence in every case, but I don’t think it will do any harm.
Dr.Raji Kooner, who did the first robot operation that I know of at St Vincent’s Private is an outstanding
urologist who did wonderful work to help save my youngest daughter. I am very grateful for all his work.